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Chapter 2 - a flashback-devils core

"Master Satan, you've been acting strangely all day. Is something troubling you, my lord?"

"No... just that he's finally fighting back after forty-six years. Summon every god to meet me at the Monster's Lair. We have a threat on our hands," said Satan.

Satan could feel it—a familiar, stirring essence moving through the streets of the world.

It was Jesus Christ.

He had known this day would come. That's why he had taken Alex's sister hostage and hidden in the Monster's Lair.

[LORE FILE #003: The Monster's Lair is not just a place—it's the prison of the Seraphim known as "The Watcher Who Fell." Only Satan knows what lies at its deepest level.]

Several Years Ago…/

"Ten will be chosen. But one stands as a threat to you—the youngest of them all: Alex Potelo. If not taken seriously, he will kill you, and your plans will perish by his blade.

Satan, be careful. Be cautious of him."

These were the words of the Skaleth Players—mystical beings known as Time Saints. Their unique trait? They could not see their own future—but they could see the future of others.

[LORE FILE #019: Alex Potelo's soul is linked to the Blade of Revelation, a forbidden weapon last seen during the Fall of Babel.]

After invading Russia, Satan was successful. He destroyed every church, killed every Christian, and made Christianity an illegal religion in the region.

It was there he met Sim Ali Jin, a Time Saint who warned him about Alex Potelo.

Rise of a False Religion

Satan began invading other countries, plotting to create a false god named Aisthira Christ—a twisted version of the Messiah. He rewrote the Bible to suit this counterfeit religion, blending fragments of Christianity with lies.

[CULT RECORD #LXIX: The Book of Aisthira contains thirteen forbidden verses—each one corrupts the heart of a believer with illusions of power.]

But Ira stood in his way. Its followers worshiped Dravok with unshakable devotion.

To gain their attention, Satan turned to his oldest tools: lies and deception.

After seven years of manipulation, many were convinced.They entered a covenant with Aisthira Christ, unknowingly surrendering their souls.

Simultaneously, Satan launched Satanism—a religion masked by fame and pleasure. At first, only popular stars followed it. But over time, millions joined, worshiping Aisthira Christ and Satan, the father of all lies.

The Birth of the Threat

Asthira Hospital, August 7th

The greatest threat to every false god was born.

"He has a cross-shaped birthmark... Maybe he was chosen by Aisthira Christ," said the nurse.

"That can't be. Aisthira is a false god. Only Jesus Christ is the true one," chuckled Mrs. Katlego Potelo.

The nurse rolled her eyes. "People are fools—chasing delusions they made up... Anyway, should we register him under Asthira or Satanism?"

Mrs. Potelo's face twisted in disappointment. "Neither."

"Okay... Christianity then?"

With a smile, she answered, "Yes."

Satan concealed himself within the hospital, watching his rival be born. He asked himself:

Why is God protecting him from me?Why did He give this fetus a holy mark? Is he a potential prophet? Or… what if he is the—

Then he saw it—something that made his black heart freeze.

An angel.

But not just any angel.

The Archangel Michael.

He appeared for a brief moment, placing a shield and a sword beside the newborn. He whispered to the child:

"It's already been defeated."

[DIVINE FILE #777: The Archangel Michael cannot interfere in the Mortal Realm... unless a Judgment Vessel is born.]

Satan's mind spiraled.

Does he mean me? Or them?

The Plan to Replace Christ

That moment ignited a new plan: to form alliances with other gods.

His goal was to create the Ultimate God.

To do that, he needed millions to hate Jesus—and worship Aisthira Christ.

Gods need faith to have power—the more faith, the stronger they become.

But Satan is different. He draws his strength from sacrifice contracts.

In the past, he operated through secret societies like the Illuminati, offering fame and money in exchange for souls.

But now? He no longer needs to hide behind cults.

In a world where people sell their souls for success, Satan thrives.

Enter Dravok: The Flashy Tyrant

Satan meets his first major rival—Dravok, King of the seven Gods.

Flashy. Arrogant. Womanizing. He takes what he wants like stealing candy from a baby.

Dravok enters Satan's church in Russia.

Seated on the throne, Satan senses murderous intent. Within seconds, Dravok's aura spikes.

Demons rush in to calm him. They bring a woman—one with a familiar smile.

"Greetings. I'm honored to serve you," she says, undressing in front of everyone.

Dravok pauses. That smile—it's too familiar.

Could it be her?

Last time I saw that smile was four hundred years ago... before I was sealed.

He rushes to cover her with his coat.

"Treasure your body, Miss...?"

"Rachel Stoneson," she replied.

His eyes darken.

"You remind me of my daughter... Helen. She was abducted the day I was sealed."

[LOST LINEAGE #016: Helia of Troy vanished four hundred years ago after Dravok's fall. Rumors say her soul was split into three: Rage, Beauty, and Curse.]

"Why are you in this kind of business? Any man would be paralyzed just looking at you," Dravok said.

"My beauty is a curse I bear. I've been treated like a treasure by fallen kings—abused, raped. I lost all value because of my father's foolish actions," Rachel said, tears staining her elegant face.

Dravok asked, "Who is your father?"

Rachel clicked her tongue. She knew the answer.

She dressed and said, "Dravok, you're a nice man. But you need to find your daughter... before it's too late." Then she vanished into the crowd.

Dravok stood frozen.

Lights flickered. Energy surged.

"His spiritual energy is filling the church," Satan thought.

He smirked. He'd found Dravok's weakness.

Satan offered him an alliance, promising to help find Helen.

Dravok agreed.

"Was that your reason for this invite?" he asked.

"If yes... let me go release this steam."

Satan gestured. "Go."

The Curse of God: Pantheia

Just as Dravok stormed off, a new figure walked in— Phantheia, born from humanity's fear.

She moved with divine confidence.

"I want a third of your followers. Then I'll join you."

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